Nexus #18

You have probably noticed by now that the title of this column has changed from "Opening Lines" to "Closing Lines." The reason is that this is the final issue of Nexus magazine. It is 1987 and the final issue of Nexus, Nexus #18, has just been released. This issue focused on the Star Fleet Universe, Starfire, and Delta Force. Musketeers, Crime Fighter, Battlewagon, and Viceroys! also have materials included. Starfire starts with a Q&A section. There are two pieces of fiction with accompanying scenarios. There is an article on spicing up the systems that are encountered. Finally, there is an introduction to Terra Fire, which expands the ground combat rules in New Empires. Delta Force has an extensive article with information on fleshing out a character's background, including military operations and medals and commendations from the United States and various other countries. Musketeers has an article about transferring the game setting to Japan. Crime Fighter, a role-playing game ba